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Get someone to book your cruise
When
I first started looking into booking a cruise, I had no idea what I was doing!
There were so many options – where in the world should I go? Which cruise line
should I use? Where are the best cabins? What ports will we dock at? – that I
started to feel really overwhelmed. The solution: go to a travel agent and have
them work out all the tiny details with you, this will save you time, money and
effort in the long run.
Cruises are changing
When
I was growing up cruise holidays were for two types of people; the old and the
rich. Nowadays, cruise companies welcome everyone, especially, as I’ve found
out, parents and their small children. In fact, I believe that there is a cruise out there to suit everyone, all you have to do
is look.
You can go anywhere
To
quote and often overused phrase, the world is your oyster; especially when
you’re on a cruise ship. You can go to lots of countries, visit places that you
never thought you might be able to visit and meet like-minded people without
having to leave the ship.
Choosing your cabin is an art
I
used to think cabins were like hotel rooms; they all look the same. But this
isn’t true, as cabins come in lots of different shapes, sizes and all of them
have great views. If you’re a first-time cruiser, book a cabin on the port
side, because this means that you will be able to see the beautiful ports the
ship will dock at before anyone else.
Additionally,
make sure you know the location of the cabins that you will be staying in.
Cabins near the deck and elevators can get quite noisy during the trip, so,
make sure you choose a cabin in a quieter part of the ship.
Choose an itinerary to suit you
If
you like to spend days at sea, make sure that you book a cruise that has more
sea days than others. If you can’t wait to dock and explore, then look for an
itinerary that has more part days than sea days and choose accordingly.
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I
love cruises; they relax me, let me see new parts of the world and give me
precious time with my husband and children. I’m hoping that my next cruise will
be to the Mediterranean, specifically the Greek island of Santorini, for our long overdue honeymoon!
About the author: Haley Turner is a travel write and a happy mom of three rowdy kids. She currently lives in Boston, MA.
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